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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.12, 1,980.39 and 805.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.12, 1,980.39 and 805.57 is: 1,111.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.12 : 1,980.39 = 805.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.12/1,980.39 = 805.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.12x = 1,980.39 × 805.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.12x = 1,595,340.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,340.84/1,435.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.64

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